About Michael
Michael Barsha is the Principal Lawyer at Barsha Defence Lawyers, a renowned firm specialising in criminal defence and traffic law, located in the Nexus Building at Norwest. Michael dedicates his practice exclusively to criminal and traffic law, ensuring that every case he manages, every court appearance he makes, and every piece of advice he provides is tailored to defending individuals charged with offences in New South Wales. Clients of Barsha Defence Lawyers benefit from direct access to Michael throughout the entire legal process. He personally oversees case preparation, client communications, and court appearances, ensuring no hand-offs to junior staff or paralegals.
Michael brings extensive experience across all criminal matters and has been involved in hundreds of cases in NSW courts, ranging from minor summary offences in the Local Court to serious indictable charges in the District and Supreme Courts. As a solicitor advocate, he directly represents clients in Local Court matters. For serious jury trials, he partners with some of Sydney's leading criminal barristers. His portfolio includes high-profile cases involving murder, terrorism, serious sexual assault, and large-scale drug supply. In his daily Local Court work, Michael handles a wide array of charges including drug, assault, sexual, domestic violence, fraud, property, firearm, public disorder offences, and various driving offences.
Michael's legal acumen is supported by his prior roles as a Senior Criminal Defence Lawyer at Mardini Defence Lawyers and as a Criminal Defence Lawyer at National Criminal Lawyers, where he honed his skills across diverse criminal and traffic law matters. His legal career commenced as a paralegal at prominent firms such as Powerhouse Law Australia, Townsends Business & Corporate Lawyers, and Bainbridge Legal, where he gained valuable practical legal training. Michael is a graduate of Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Laws and completed his Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at The College of Law Australia. His commitment to excellence and client-focused approach define his legal practice.
